80+ Easy Easy Recipes – Crayons & Cravings

Slow Cooker Ham with Pineapple and Brown Sugar

Jaclyn Shimmel — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 18:55:32 +0000

This slow cooker ham with pineapple and brown sugar is tender, juicy, and full of sweet-tangy flavor. The pineapple brown sugar glaze gets a little boost from ginger and Dijon, which adds just enough zip to balance the sweetness. It’s perfect for a holiday or family dinner, with just 5 minutes of prep and hardly...

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2 Ingredient Biscuits

Jaclyn Shimmel — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:38:07 +0000

Flaky, golden, and shockingly easy, these 2 ingredient biscuits are as simple as baking gets. There’s something so comforting about a warm biscuit, fresh out of the oven. And when it only takes two ingredients? You might find yourself making these on repeat. I first tried this recipe on one of those busy nights when...

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Creamy Scalloped Potatoes

Jaclyn Shimmel — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:25:14 +0000

There’s something about a bubbling dish of scalloped potatoes that feels like comfort in a casserole dish. It’s warm, creamy, cheesy, and always a hit on the dinner table. Whether you’re serving it up with baked ham at Christmas or Easter or as a cozy side to meatloaf on a chilly weeknight, it’s a classic...

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Raspberry Crumble Bars

Jaclyn Shimmel — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:31:13 +0000

Raspberry crumble bars are one of those treats that work just as well at a summer picnic as they do on a holiday cookie tray. Sweet, buttery, and just a little bit tart, they strike that perfect balance between comforting and refreshing. I love these cookie bars for their simplicity. The shortbread crust and crumble...

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Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes

Jaclyn Shimmel — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:54:18 +0000

This old fashioned mashed potatoes recipe is also the best mashed potatoes recipe! Made with russet potatoes, milk, and butter, they’re creamy, fluffy, and delightfully simple. Served with any main dish, it’s bound to become a family favorite at your dinner table too. There is nothing quite like a bowl of classic mashed potatoes. Creamy,...

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Southern Green Beans

Jaclyn Shimmel — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:53:51 +0000

Southern green beans with bacon and onions are a classic side dish made with simple ingredients and tons of flavor. The green beans —also known as string beans, snap beans, or snaps— simmer low and slow in a savory, smoky broth until they’re tender and full of rich Southern comfort. I picked up this recipe...

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Broccoli Casserole

Jaclyn Shimmel — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 20:38:07 +0000

This easy broccoli casserole has shown up at more dinners than I can count—especially during the holidays. It’s one of those comforting dishes that never gets old. Cheesy, creamy, and full of tender broccoli, it’s a real crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re serving it up next to your Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas ham, or making it ahead for...

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Red Skin Mashed Potatoes

Jaclyn Shimmel — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:47:51 +0000

Red skin mashed potatoes turn ordinary mashed potatoes into a special restaurant-quality side dish. These potatoes are rich and buttery flavored with parmesan and garlic. The red flecks make for a pretty side dish that can be served alongside your favorite main dishes! Potatoes are endlessly versatile, from french fries to scalloped potatoes, but these mashed red...

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Orange Juice Cake

Jaclyn Shimmel — Thu, 08 May 2025 12:16:45 +0000

Refreshing orange juice cake features a moist, citrus-infused crumb topped with a sweet and citrusy orange glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this delightful cake combines bright flavors and a tender texture in every bite! This delightful orange cake recipe is made with white cake mix, a bundt pan, and loads of fresh orange flavor! There’s...

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Coconut Poke Cake

Jaclyn Shimmel — Fri, 02 May 2025 15:24:14 +0000

This Coconut Poke Cake recipe is rich and creamy and can be prepared in minutes! Made with a boxed cake mix soaked in sweetened condensed milk and cream of coconut, then topped with Cool Whip and shredded coconut, this cake is a great way to bring the taste of the tropics to you! I’ve got...

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Roasted Cabbage Wedges

Jaclyn Shimmel — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:20:39 +0000

Roasted cabbage wedges are tender-crisp, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully charred! They’re easy to make with just a handful of ingredients, and the oven does most of the work. Serve them alongside your favorite proteins for a fresh change from your everyday veggie sides. You don’t have to be a veggie lover to crave these roasted...

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Spiral Honey Ham

Jaclyn Shimmel — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:18:37 +0000

When a spiral honey ham hits the table, it just feels like a celebration. That shiny, caramelized crust, the sweet and savory glaze, the perfectly sliced layers—there’s a reason this dish is a holiday favorite. This recipe is a homemade take on the famous Honey Baked Ham. It’s a copycat version that delivers the same...

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